Preston and I met just days into our college experience at Iowa State. We started off as just good friends until Preston asked me to dinner right before Thanksgiving break. Unfortunately, I was heading back to Minnesota early so I couldn't accept but Preston didn't give up! Our first date was a few weeks later at Figlio and then I introduced him to the Holidazzle parade in downtown Minneapolis. We had a blast and started dating a few months later! After graduating from Iowa State and completing long distance, we moved into the North Loop. On May 19th, 2020 Preston asked to take our dog Melvin on a walk together. As we were crossing the Stone Arch Bridge Preston handed me the leash and dropped to one knee. A pretty awesome Tuesday afternoon if you ask me!! For the past 8 years, we have been so fortunate to learn and grow together. We graduated from Iowa State together, traveled to Thailand and Vietnam, survived long-distance while I completed OT school in Omaha, added Melvin to our family, bought our first house, and attended countless Twins games and Iowa State tailgates along the way! We are so blessed to be surrounded by such amazing family and friends and we cannot wait to celebrate with you all!!